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Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals

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Shimano A530 Sport pedals work with cleats and without—you decide whether to clip in or to flip pedals and crank on the wide platform.

Ideal for recumbents, commuters and recreational cyclists. the SPD compatible step-in system flips over to a concave, stable pedaling platform
Pedals feature durable chromoly spindles with 8mm Allen wrench mounts and low-maintenance sealed-bearing-cartridge axles
Includes Shimano SH51 cleats; also compatible with Shimano SH56 cleats, sold separately
Pedal require 4mm Allen wrench for cleat installation, 3mm Allen for tension spring adjustments and 15mm spanner for pedal installation, all available separately

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Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals Customer Reviews

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Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals

4.3

(based on 26 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to use (21)
Durable (15)
Compatible (12)
Lightweight (10)

Cons

Best Uses

Casual riding (20)
Commuting (17)
Serious racing or training (4)
Climbing (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (11), Avid cyclist (10), Commuter (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (17)

Reviewed by 26 customers

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May

2013

4.0

great first clipless pedals

By cylclist97

from Illinois

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Compatible
Durable
Easy Entry

Cons

Too Much Float

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
First Time Clipless

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

These are my first clipless pedals. At first it was a little diffcult to clip in but I imagine it would be for any pedal the first time. They work great and are perfet if I am going a short distance and i want to wear my sneakers. I have put about 60-70 miles on them. These are great pedals for someone just getting more serious about cycling. There is a little too much float in them if you are doing an intense climb or sprint but otherwise they perform very well. Exit is a little tougher than entry but is easy to get used to. A Great first Clipless pedal!!

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May

2013

5.0

perfect pedals

By outd00rgrl

from Campbell, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Use

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Serious Racing or Training

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

The pedals are perfect. I was a little hesitant after reading some reviews about how difficult it was to get clip side up or clip in/out but I find they quite easy on both fronts. I did loosen the clip-side tension screw all the way and it is tight enough but not too tight.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Compination Pedals a Boon

By Texas Transplant

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Use

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Serious Racing or Training

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

I had taken a fall recently when my wheel went into a rut and I could not get my foot out of the lock. I immeditely ordered these pedals. It took a bit getting used to, but I use the clips for distances and kick out of them and use the flat pedals as I approach rough areas or places that I am likely to stop. This has worked very well for me. I am surprised that this is the only pair that I have seen.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Nice addition to the hybrid

By BBall Bob

from Central California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compatible
Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Climbing

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

Note to self.....practice kicking out before you need to. lol I fell right over after stopping and not kicking out. Only took one time to master!! Great product that allows you to use the entire power stroke of each rotation of the pedal.

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Mar

2013

4.0

useful, versatile.

By DrBabar

from SFV, CA

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Compatible
Durable
Easy to Use

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

Great peddles, I have these on all my bikes. SPD or regular shoes. They work great, and look good too.

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Feb

2013

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Sub Par

By yukonjack

from Orlando, fl

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Multi Purpose
well made

Cons

Difficult to use
Slippery

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Frequent Stops

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

These pedals don't do anything well. Clipping in is more difficult than the Shimano double sided. The angle of your foot has to be just right. Unclip ping is easy. The pedal surface is too small for a regular shoe. My foot (size12) tends to slip off. With cleated shoes the actual cleat creates a metal on metal surface which is even more slippery. But.....for frequent stops and starts, they perform ok. When I can stay clipped on the right, and then go a short distance, I can leave my left free to put down quickly, like in urban congestion. On the more open pavement, most other more specific pedals out perform these. I recommend these, with reservations.

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Jan

2013

5.0

Great pedals

By PV

from San Antonio, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compatible
Durable
Easy to Use
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Climbing
Commuting

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

I'm a beginner/recreational cyclist and this was my first set of clip-in pedals. I wanted something that easy to get in and out of. These pedals are great because they provide a flat surface on the other side for use without cleated cycling shoes.

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Jan

2013

4.0

Excellent pedals

By harrymurphey

from Mid-Atlantic, USA

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Compatible
Durable
Easy to Use

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding
Commuting
Road Bikes

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

Slightly Heavy but can't be helped due to platform ... will install on my next road bike too ... very durable ... release setting easily adjustable. Very Happy w/ product

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Jul

2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Raises the biking Experience

By wjalltheway

from St. Louis, MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compatible
Durable
Easy Install
Easy to Use
Great for Beginners

Cons

Best Uses

Casual Riding

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

Purchased a Trek FX 7.2 a year ago and finaly got around to buying shoes and pedals. I was expecting to fall my first times out, but these pedals feel so natural I can't believe I waited so long.

Install was a breeze, essentially tightning a bolt! Backed the adjustment screw all the way loose and they seem perfect for this point in my riding. My only suggestion is the platform side seems a bit slick, but as good as the cleat side works, don't anticipate riding much with street shoes.

REI employee was quite helpful working me through the choice of pedals and compatable shoes.

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Lovely

By rocketman1973

from Brooklyn, NY

About Me Commuter

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Pros

Compatible
Durable
Easy to Use

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Shimano A530 SPD Sport Road Pedals:

I love these pedals. I've had them for over a year now. I commute to work everyday and I bought these out of curiosity. This is my first set of clips, so I thought it would be good to have the option to not wear the cleats if it didn't work out, or if I had to arrive somewhere looking like a man who wasn't wearing cleats. I put them on myself, adjusted the pedals and set the cleats with a little instruction. You get used to it pretty quickly. With the cleats on, your feet naturally find the sweet spot to clip in. The pedals seem weighted to favor the clip side, though I don't know if this is true. It does seem that way, and the only con of these pedals so far has been when I am riding without cleats. It can take a moment when you're starting up from a stop to find the right side of the pedal. All in all, that is a little thing. If you're looking to try cleats out, or if you only have the one bicycle that must function for every situation: these are great pedals.